Electric concepts from Toyota: In preparation for the Tokyo Auto Show, the Japanese auto firm has rolled out two new greener concept vehicles: an EV, and a “reduced-emissions sports car.”

Google PowerMeter Now Available everywhere: The company has announced a partnership with The Energy Detective (TED) that will allow almost anyone (after paying $200 and installation fees) to have direct access to power consumption information. (via EcoGeek and Earth2Tech)

Fuel from flushing: Israel’s Applied CleanTech and Massachusetts’ Qteros have announced the joint development of a process to turn sewage sludge into ethanol. (via CNET Green Tech)